Preop/PACU RN (Full-time Overnights)
Preop/PACU RN (Full-time Overnights)
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JOB TITLE: Preop/PACU RN (Fulltime Overnights)
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physicians orders and centers policies.
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area the operating room and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
- Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment problem identification and any interventions.
- Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
- Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
- Administers and documents medications solutions and treatments as prescribed.
- Assists physicians with examinations procedures or other patient care activities.
- Monitors and controls the environment.
- Provides equipment and supplies in a costeffective manner based on patients needs.
- Provides timely accurate and complete documentation.
- Respects patients rights
- Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient.
- Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
- Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs inservices workshops and meetings.
- Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop OR and Pacu).
- Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
- Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
- In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients visitors physicians vendors and Surgery Center staff.
- Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
- Exhibits flexibility adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
- Maintains a positive attitude even during periods of stress and challenge.
- Maintains positive attendance and communicate in advance any absences from work.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
- CPR required.
- ACLS required.
- Minimum one year in preoperative intraoperative and postoperative surgical patient care.
- Orthopedic experience preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
